Also, my girlfriend sort of knows how to drive manual but not comfortably enough to drive on the roads, so shes not 100% in and obviously cant be that she wants a stick. Heard a few horror stories about the dsg thats all. A lot of the control units have variant coding to tell them what other systems are fitted and how the car is configured so to a degree some of the control units must be generic. Volkswagen golf gti used volkswagen golf 5 gti mitula cars. Find the best used car deals for your search golf 5 gti dsg. Hi my girlfriend and i have decided to get a car and weve chosen to get a 2015 gti, but were not sure about the transmission. Hi guys, i originally was going to buy the gti with dsg but ended up getting a fantastic deal on an r with the 6 sp manual which ive never regretted. Aug 14, 2016 the backstory meet fufu, my 2006 united gray pkg 1 dsg gti. The new gti is arguably the best golf ever built offering superlative dynamics, new technologies, higher levels of safety and standard equipment along with a distinctive golf dna. C,1 5speed manual transmission c14,2 6speed manual transmission c15,8 directshift gearbox dsg02e and there is one more place where to code it, i will have to check but its kinda late now to go to the car now also, looking at your readout from the dsg, i can see you have an ae unit running firmware 1111. I know a number of people with them in vws and audis, and all of them have had issues early on inside the warranty period. For a car like the gti, the manual is really a necessity to me. Panoramic sunroof, xenon lights, balance of 5 year.
Has full service history with a folder of work history mostly from volkwagen dealer. This project was done almost 5 years ago, but maybe not everybody knows about this. Almost everything from the golf is usable, with the exception of the shifter unit and fascia. If not, then the swap becomes the motor and tranny as unit, and all. Apr 14, 2010 converting dsg to manual posted in performance and technical. Find the best deals for used volkswagen golf 5 gti. If not, then the swap becomes the motor and tranny as unit, and all the electronics and cable shift pedal assemblies. Buying myself a golf gti mk5 in the next few weeks to commute in and cant decide between a manual or a dsg.
Golf r manual to dsg conversion hi guys, i originally was going to buy the gti with dsg but ended up getting a fantastic deal on an r with the 6 sp manual which ive never regretted. C,1 5 speed manual transmission c14,2 6speed manual transmission c15,8 directshiftgearbox dsg 02e and there is one more place where to code it, i will have to check but its kinda late now to go to the car now also, looking at your readout from the dsg, i can see you have an ae unit running firmware 1111. Golf 5 gti dsg gearbox no faults on dash accident free second owner. If i had a wrecked 6 sp manual car sitting next to the dsg car as a donor, i might consider it, as long as i knew the crankshaft was compatible with the manual flywheel. I would never consider buying a hacked up dsgmanual conversion if there are plenty of manuals on the market. Its a dsg with flappy padels, perfect gear changes. Funny cause my previous mk6 gti was manual and had the apr stage 1 remap which increase power and torque from 200hp207tq to 255hp294tq and after a couple of months the clutch started to slip.
Nov 22, 2011 yes, i searched manual to dsg conversion and the only thing that came up was a dsg to manual conversion. Complete auto transmissions for volkswagen for sale ebay. Vw golf gti mk5 dsg downpipe 3 bbs r32 rear look groszek. Im not selling mine due to vw finance on vehicle, so simply buying one isnt an issue. Fk pricingvw polo vivo r5995 vw polo 6r r5995 vw polo 67 gti r5995 vw golf 5 gti r5995audi a1 r5995 golf 6 gti r5995 golf 6 tsi r5995 audi a3 8p r5995audi s3 8p r5995 golf 7 gti r5795 55m strut golf 7r r5795 audi a3 8v r5795 audi s3 8v r5795 also available with adjustable. Manual gives you a kind of driver engagement and enjoyment that simply cant be had with only 2 pedals. Currently sits at 108,xxx miles and is in daily use. Golf 5 gti sound supression intermediaires et silencieux. Miltek res exhaust, bmc cda induction kit, shrick high lift cams and stage 2 map 288. This car is extremely fast and is not for the faint hearted. The backstory meet fufu, my 2006 united gray pkg 1 dsg gti. Im in no rush to get rid of of the car so no time wasters and no joy rides.
Mk5 golf gti exhaust conversion r32 style part 2 duration. Vw golf r32, golf r and other r vehicle owners club. The other issue is that these dsg gearboxes break, often. So im now exploring the possibility of this conversion. The only successful dsg to manual swap i know of was an r32 that went to a 3. I bought it new in 2007 with 800 miles for a nice discount as they had used it as a test drive car to keep miles off their other gtis. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most. A quick swap of cars, and seats, and we tackle the identical leg again, this time. The dsg is great for what it is definitely one of the bets autos around, but it is very clunky in lowspeedstopandgo driving, and is just not engaging or fun to drive for me. Ruby couple pictures below and im looking to move to an r32 from the mk5 golf platform with the dsg box. Xenons, sunroof, reverse cam, sat navigation, wifi. I spend most of my commute in traffic on the m25 where an auto would be very nice, but. Ruby conversion to mk5 r32 with dsg the mk1 golf owners club.
The mk1 golf gti is credited with starting the hot hatchback genre, while. Converting dsg to manual vw golf r32, golf r and other. As above, is it possible to convert my mk4 from manual to dsg. Vw golf 5 gti essential buyers guide the volkswagen.
I am looking at getting a mk5 golf with a dsg gearbox. Fk coil over kits available, lowering springs, shocks etc. I know people have done r32 and people have done dsgbut im not aware of anyone doing them combined. The car pushes out 205 kw and was very well looked after. Oct 11, 2010 if i had a wrecked 6 sp manual car sitting next to the dsg car as a donor, i might consider it, as long as i knew the crankshaft was compatible with the manual flywheel. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there. Feb 19, 2019 golf 5 gti sound supression intermediaires et silencieux. The i love my gti and dont care if its not faster than a camaro ss club club. If you get an ecu from a golf r, it shouldnt be too much of a problem. Over nearly a decade, ive put 7k on it, though it stopped its dailydriver duties about 2. Volkswagen golf gti dsg v volkswagen golf gti manual61. Im not selling mine due to vw finance on vehicle, so.
Please read the ad phone calls only 2012 golf 6 gti 2l dsg engine and gearbox good fore sale as is you pay for what you see. After a year of the manual and daily driving, i want the dsg. Hi there, selling my dsg golf 5 gti, 2007 in a very good condition, very beautiful inside and outside, accident free. Mkiv converting manual to dsg vw golf r32, golf r and. I would imagine as the car ages and you sell after 5 years a manual would be more sought after for various reasons servicing costperceived. I knwo its a question of condition not mileage but. Just one of those silly facts i would like to know if anyone knows them. See 592 results for golf 5 gti dsg for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 15 000. Golf 5 gti performance parts in south africa gumtree.
Converting dsg to manual vw golf r32, golf r and other r. Weight difference between 3 door, 5 door, man, dsg vw. At this stage im gathering information and quotes while i look into the build. This car captures the essence of the mk1 gti and lives up to the expectations of a gti. Jul 03, 2010 instead of going thru the trouble of gettin a swap suck up ur loose and trade ur dsg in and see how much they are willing to work with you for trade value subtract that price from the price you payed for ur car and if its less then the full cost of a swap plus labor i say cut ur looses and go that route im sure ur looking at close to a 5 8g job. If you were going for a dsg conversion, may as well go all out and go.
During its generations the golfbased volkswagen gti has undergone significant changes and was available in several body styles. See 15 results for golf gti conversion at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Anyone know the quoted weight difference between 3 door and 5 door manual mk5 gti and also 3 door and 5 door dsg models. Sep 22, 2005 anyone know the quoted weight difference between 3 door and 5 door manual mk5 gti and also 3 door and 5 door dsg models. I am selling a 2008 vw golf 5 r32, with full service history and good condition all round, the vehicle is a well taken care off, everything on the vehicle. Good luck, i did a manual swap to my saab wagon a few months ago. I would never consider buying a hacked up dsg manual conversion if there are plenty of manuals on the market. Used vw golf 5 gti for sale in gauteng gumtree cars p5.
Mar 21, 2016 2015 gti s, 6m, lp, is38, apr dp, apr ic, volk te37sl 17x8. Converting dsg to manual posted in performance and technical. I have my 2005 vw golf gti dsg for salez it is in 5 door black. Vw golf 5 gti essential buyers guide the volkswagen club.
Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for volkswagen when you shop the largest online selection at. I think some non dsg engine ecus could be programmed for use with a dsg box by recoding them, not 100% sure but may be possible. Weight difference between 3 door, 5 door, man, dsg vw golf. Mkiv converting manual to dsg posted in performance and technical. Mkiv converting manual to dsg r32oc vw golf r32, golf r. Obviously the engine swap played a part in the costs, but i believe it came in at about 650 hours of labor. Panoramic sunroof, xenon lights, balance of 5 year 90 000km service p. In great condition hardly drive the car sounds lovely and fast golf 7 gti oem rim s. Id hate to know the fear of having a car with a dsg gearbox out of maintenance plan. Just one of those silly facts i would like to know if. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit like staying below 3000 or 4000rpm. But, as you understand, your car must have canbus for this conversion.